It wasn’t the West’s swankiest antiques store, but Blinky’s Antiques and Collectibles in Denver might’ve had the region’s most unusual—and friendliest—proprietor.
A retired clown.
Disney’s Magic Kingdom of Collectibles
November 30, 2008 – 6:45 pm
Editor’s Note: There are collectibles, and then there are Disney collectibles. Mickey, Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, Little Mermaid—these keepsakes go across so many generations and bring such happiness to them. Learn more about Disney collecting.
Stars of Hollywood Royalty Auction
November 25, 2008 – 8:15 pm
The Pickfair auction, held at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, Calif., this past weekend was filled with art, antiques and movie memorabilia collected over the years by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks.
Weekly News Roundup Nov. 24-28, 2008
November 24, 2008 – 8:26 pm
Topping the headlines in the world of art, antiques and collectibles are the opening of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annex, a deceased antiques dealer’s attic stash and Ted Williams’ strikeout.
Leaping from IT to Antiques
November 24, 2008 – 7:11 pm
The economy may be coming to a screeching halt and consumer spending plummeting, but there are still good buys and opportunities in the antiques-and-collectibles market, according to David Malbuff, proprietor of the Great Strasburg Emporium and a WorthPoint expert.
Bad Times Are Good Times for Buying
November 23, 2008 – 1:04 pm
Editor’s Note: Antiques-and-collectibles expert Harry Rinker shares his thoughts and insights about investing in “tangibles” when the economy is bad.
Weekly News Roundup Nov. 17-21, 2008
November 20, 2008 – 7:04 pm
Topping headlines in the world of art, antiques and collectibles is an Australian man with a collection of American furniture, Italian antiquities returning to Europe and a famous art collector’s plans to build a home for his collection. Plus: An Englishman uncovers an important Iron Age treasure.
What Is the “Thanks” in Your Thanksgiving?
November 18, 2008 – 5:44 pm
Upon our fields of corn and grain, Made ripe by earth and wind and rain, the same sun shines that made them glad Each pilgrim lass and lad.
Long, long ago the pilgrims bent, their heads to thank the God who sent, the harvest ripened by the sun, the evening rest when day was done
Auction Report: November 17, 2008 (Pickfair)
November 17, 2008 – 10:57 am
Editor’s Note: Mary Pickford was the queen of Hollywood from the silent movies days. She lavished her home, Pickfair, with incredible antiques and collectibles—which will be sold next month in a live, online auction. Here are some of the crème de her crème.
News Roundup Nov. 14
November 15, 2008 – 1:22 pm
In art, antiques, and collectibles headlines are rare Beatles photographs, hundreds of antique bicycles and more bad news from auction houses. Also: Yves Saint Laurent’s extensive art collection is already being called the sale of the century.
